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TheUpNorthStruggle
TheUpNorthStruggle

I'm turning 30 in a few weeks and have been depressed since I was 14. Today while driving around at work, it just hit me, I feel hollow, so incredibly empty inside. I have good friends, an amazing wife, we just bought a house which is kind of crazy and not helping. I keep trying to fill the void, I've done it with food, buying something nice for myself and lately I've been drinking more which my wife isn't very happy about. I want to be the best husband there is but until I can feel something again it'll be very tough, and I have no idea where to start.



peterthegreat
peterthegreat
If you have clincal depression, no matter what you do you will be depress. Because depression cause by the chemical imbalace in you brain. Not what happen in your life. Thats one theroy. I know it because I have major depression my whole life.What make me feel better is going to clubs and massages. It might not work for you. Have you see a psychologist?
TheUpNorthStruggle
TheUpNorthStruggle
Yeah I've been on meds on and off for about 15 years
annieheart
annieheart
It sounds like you have a full life but still are struggling. I was just given a DNA test by my psychiatrist, It tells what meds work best for a person and what doesn't work. It only works with mental health meds. Maybe you could look into it.
TheUpNorthStruggle
TheUpNorthStruggle
I'll have to look into it.
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
"I have no idea where to start."

Medical diagnosis and treatment plan.

You have a LOT of GREAT things in your life. Don't let Depression rob you of it ... ALL of it. Depression is treatable. Get yourself to a doctor for it.

"on and off" will not work. it must be taken per prescription ... usually for life.
LoveSpringTime
LoveSpringTime
I know that void and faith had been the answer for me and I know for many people as well. After all we are more than flesh and bones. I have been reading and studying God’s Word for over two decades and never regretted it. I have also seen many people get better when peace replaces anxiety, when trust replaces fear, and when hope lifts up the spirit even in the middle of a crisis. It is sad that the media and baseless opinions have vilified the church and God believers. I do not deny that there are extremists or those who misuse the Word of God but there are many more who have discovered that what it says is reasonable and can be trusted and apply it properly. Some people might not want to hear this, so you can private message me if you want to discuss a little bit more. Have a nice day.
looking2bhappy
looking2bhappy
I felt like that when I first realized I suffered from depression. I have a husband who loves me, two amazing children, a great job and great friends and back then I felt like I was missing something, like my life wasn’t good enough. My doctor prescribed some meds and I went to counselling. It worked for me. I still suffer but I am much more aware now.
looking2bhappy
looking2bhappy
Wishing you all the best, hugs!
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